Defending Champions India through to Asian Games semi-final as rain washes out quarter-final against Afghanistan | Cricket News

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Nagoya: Ground staff cover the pitch due to rain (PTI Photo) India’s men’s cricket team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games without taking the field after persistent rain forced their quarter-final against Afghanistan to be abandoned in Nisshin, Japan.With dark clouds and steady rain keeping the covers firmly in place and conditions … Read more

Why are gold prices crashing today? MCX Gold down Rs 3,200/10 grams, plunges over 2% – top reasons for fall

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Gold remains under pressure as both bond yields and crude oil prices moved higher. Gold price crash today: The start of the week saw both the precious metals, MCX Gold and MCX Silver, crash on Monday as the rise in oil prices fuelled inflation worries and increased expectations that the US Federal Reserve could raise … Read more

Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras

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Thousands of illegal registration plates on cars and other vehicles have been detected by a new camera system currently being tested on motorways in south-east England, BBC Panorama can reveal. These plates have been adapted to avoid their details being identified by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems, which are used to enforce speed limits … Read more

India vs Afghanistan, Asian Games 2026: India qualify for semi-finals as rain abandons quarterfinal

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IND vs AFG Live Score:  India’s men’s cricket team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games without taking the field after persistent rain forced their quarter-final against Afghanistan to be abandoned in Nisshin, Japan. With dark clouds and steady rain keeping the covers firmly in place and conditions showing no signs of improving, the … Read more

Gold, Silver rate today live updates: Gold drops more than 2 % as oil surge boosts US rate hike bets

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Gold prices fell sharply on Monday, extending losses to more than 2%, as a surge in oil prices stoked inflation concerns and strengthened expectations that the US Federal Reserve could keep interest rates higher for longer.Spot gold fell 2.1% to $4,198.10 an ounce as of 9:35 am IST, putting it on track for its biggest … Read more

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

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Avanti West Coast train services will be nationalised from March next year, the government has announced. “For years, we’ve heard stories of Avanti underperforming, with passengers left paying the price. Enough is enough,” Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said. The move is part of a government plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve … Read more

Lata Mangeshkar birth anniversary: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute; says ‘Her contribution to Indian music will remain memorable’ | Hindi Movie News

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Lata Mangeshkar birth anniversary_ PM Narendra Modi pays tribute; says ‘Her contribution to Indian. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on Monday, September 28, on the occasion of her birth anniversary. PM Modi remembered her immense contribution to Indian music and recalled the impact of her voice across the … Read more

Abhishek Sharma T20 Century: Abhishek Sharma’s 30-ball ton hid the number that should really worry T20 bowlers | Cricket News

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The 30-ball ton was, oddly, the least surprising part of what Abhishek Sharma did at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. It isn’t even his fastest hundred. What’s odd about the innings is what it says about the number sitting next to that extraordinary strike rate: his average.Somewhere in Abhishek Sharma’s memory, though, there’s a faster century … Read more

Are banks open or closed today? Why 3-day bank strike was deferred by unions; what customers should know

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The UFBU agreed to defer the agitation programmes and strike actions that had been planned, its statement said. Bank customers dreading a delay in transactions due to the proposed three-day bank strike have reason to cheer as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has decided to defer the move.This means that all banks across … Read more

Newspaper headlines: ‘Iran link to RAF bomb plot’ and ‘Tax rise talks at No 10’

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Almost every front page is dominated by what the Telegraph suggests is an “Iran link to RAF bomb plot”. It reports five men have been arrested for “terror and explosive offences” after three suspicious vans were reported travelling towards RAF Fairford. Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the incident at the base, … Read more

Virat Kohli’s record-breaking night: 15,000 ODI runs, 55th century and more – full list | Cricket News

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Virat Kohli’s century against West Indies on Sunday was not just another hundred. It came with a string of milestones and records as the India star continued to show his ability to score quickly even at this stage of his career.Kohli hit 139 not out off 88 balls in India’s eight-wicket win in Thiruvananthapuram. His … Read more

Exempted PF trusts get more options for investment

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Exempted establishments get wider debt investment options under new govt rules NEW DELHI: Bringing parity with the establishments covered directly by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), govt has widened the debt investment options for exempted establishments by permitting investment in rupee-denominated bonds issued by four major global financial institutions, provided they have a minimum … Read more

Rural penetration drives growth for feminine hygiene products

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Sanitary napkins drive feminine hygiene growth as rural penetration surges NEW DELHI: Feminine hygiene, largely an urban-led category in India, is finding its next leg of growth in rural markets, where penetration is rising rapidly and bringing more households into the category.Rural penetration for feminine hygiene products surged from 28% (MAT June 2022) to nearly … Read more

Protesters disperse after blocking controversial Orange Order parade

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The SDLP leader Claire Hanna called for “political leadership” and said it was “necessary to de-escalate”. Hanna, who was at the protest, has called on the chief constable and Northern Ireland secretary to “use every power available” to intervene, and said she had reminded both that they had the “ability to revoke any permission for … Read more

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ OTT release set for October 6 after blockbuster theatrical run; Tom Holland-starred set to hit USD 2.5 billion mark |

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is nearing the end of its theatrical run. The film, which rewrote several records at the box office, following an extended theatrical run, is reportedly set to arrive on digital platforms on October 6. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ worldwide box office collections The Tom Holland-led Marvel film, directed by Destin Daniel … Read more

Market mood check: Crude, US-Iran talks and economic data to drive Dalal Street this week

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Crude, US-Iran talks and key data in focus this week Dalal Street is likely to begin the holiday-shortened week with investors tracking a mix of geopolitical developments, oil prices and global financial conditions. According to analysts, developments in US-Iran diplomacy and movements in crude oil will be among the key factors determining market sentiment.The market … Read more

Israel v Republic of Ireland in Nations League: No handshakes between players before fixture

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The Republic of Ireland players were jeered by the small number of Israel fans in attendance when they emerged for their pre-game warm-up. While the FAI confirmed no tickets would be sold to Republic of Ireland supporters, a handful of fans were spotted inside the stadium. Hallgrimsson confirmed Bazunu would be included in the squad … Read more

France’s baguette gets a fuel shock: How the crunchy staple is draining bakers’ pockets

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France’s baguette gets a fuel shock France’s beloved baguette is getting harder to make for bakers. And the problem isn’t finding the right magic to keep its signature crust intact, it starts even before the recipe does!Bakers are facing an unlikely financial and fuel squeeze, having to spend more just to keep their ovens burning … Read more